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Some more flowers 

I used the application planetlet as suggested by @Lana to identify some new flowers. These are commonly found in Padubidri, Karnataka

1. Jasmine

2. Periwinkle – Catheranthus roseus

3. Rose

4. Macrophullum pursh

5. Pentas lanceolata

6. Hydrangea macrophylla

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Homecoming!

I am back to Mangalore today. People in Mumbai are fond of asking about the home town or as the question goes “Where are you originally from?”.

Now I realized i never wrote about the place i know so well. Next post will have some good insights about this place.

Here is a glimpse:

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Some people are desperately waiting for rains!! . . #mumbai #monsoon #firstrain #awaitingrains #chemelion #prideandprejudiceandzombies

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Its all about perspectives!! I couldnt see anything around here and was totally lost and this guy found it a perfect place to share his life experiences. . . #Nima our driver / guide / entertainer in Bhutan . . Somewhere near phuenshotling #Bhutan #phuenshotling #clouds #fog #toodeep #lifesgood #perspectives #peopleofbhutan

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Don't be affraid to go into the mist.. be excited because you don't know where you will end up. - sophie madden . . #terrified #scary #cannotseeroad #wander #beautifulplaces #Bhutan #thimphu #punakha #dhochulapass (at Dochula Pass, Bhutan)

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There are few facts about prayer flags that I did not know : 1. They are not suppose to be still. 2. Faded ones are considered to have fulfilled the prayers. 3. Its good omen to get them as gift. . . #soviniers #gifts #prayerflags #beautiful #colors #India #darjeelingdiaries #darjeeling #mountainlife (at Darjiling, West Bengal, India)

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Dochula Pass which is between Thimphu and Punakha and further east in the Himalayas amidst the Eastern Himalayan snow-covered mountains. . . Its a serene place and the photo is arround 9am in a cold April morning. . Mountains help you to run from encroaching heat. #dochula #dochulapass #Bhutan #Thimphu #Punakha #escapefromheat #lovethewether #aprilfog (at Dochula Pass, Bhutan)

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Dochula Pass which is between Thimphu and Punakha and further east in the Himalayas amidst the Eastern Himalayan snow-covered mountains. . . Its a serene place and the photo is arround 9am in a cold April morning. . Mountains help you to run from encroaching heat. #dochula #dochulapass #Bhutan #Thimphu #Punakha #escapefromheat #lovethewether #aprilfog (at Dochula Pass, Bhutan)

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Beautiful architecture with large white structure with a golden spire crowning it and a smaller golden spire above the front porch. . . #chorten #wisteria #whatarefreshingfragrance #beautifularchitecture #serine #ecotraveller #thimphu #bhutan (at Chorten Stupa Thimpu)

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What Army does for us cannot be expressed in words!! This is just a way of paying respect. . . The first time i met them in Sikkim was a true fan girl moment for me. . . #respect #indianarmy #indianarmy🇮🇳 #loveforIndia #truefan #honour #darjeeling #feelingblessed😇 #fangirl (at Batasia Loop)

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Finally some free time!! 😎😋 #britishbrewingcompany #timesquare #chiling #freetime #enjoying #summer #mangofestival #mangoseason #mangospecial mango (at British Brewing Company Times Square Sakinaka Andheri East)

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Winter capital of Bhutan and where the coronation of King takes place - Punakha . . The Dzong has beautiful temple with huge statues and complete story of Buddha painted on the Dzong walls . . #punakha #wintercapitalofbhutan #bhutan #dzong #beautiful #ecotraveller #WhenTravelCalls #rivers #travellersnotebook @samsoniteindia (at Punakha Dzong, Punakha, Bhutan)

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A story on the Buddha's quest of spreading the knowledge he gained after enlightenment is symbolized by the walking Buddha statues. . . #thimphu #walkingbuddha #walkingbuddhastatue #bhuddha #enlightened #theenlightenedone #bhutan #WhentravelCalls @samsoniteindia @mysamsonite (at Thimphu, Bhutan)

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Tigers nest has a lot of stories behind how it was made, why people believe in them. It is a pilgrimage for Bhutanese people . . The trek takes 6-8 hours to be completed and has breathtaking views on the way. . . That explains why this is the first picture that pops up when you Google Bhutan. #tigersnest #takshang #takshangmonastery #bhutan #paro #tigersnestmonastery #trekking #serene #temple #gurupadmasambhava #prayers #calmness #nature #ecotraveller #godliness (at Tiger's Nest - Taktshang, Bhutan)

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Still waters run deep. Literally!! . The journey to this place was much more beautiful than the place itself. . #mirik #darjeeling #darjeelingdiaries #miriklake #peaceful #ecotraveller #travelgram #travelingram #travelpic (at Mirik)

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The day I saw Thomas!! . Darjeeling Himalayan railway is a UNESCO declared world heritage sight and well know for its steam engine. It was fascinating to see steam engine still functioning in the mountains of India. . . It is a 3 hour joy ride through the narrow roads of the city. You will see this train from different parts of Darjeeling even while walking on the roads. . #dhr #darjeeling #himalaya #darjeelinghimalayanrailway #joyride #mountains #thomasthetrain #steamengines #1900s

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Somewhere between Lachen and Gurudongmar at 12000 feet was this heavenly place. . . This looks like the place we wanted to draw when we were kids and someone told us to draw a scenery.. Missing the rising sun though. . . #lachen #12000ft #sikkim #mountains #scenery #scenic #beautiful #serene #ecotraveller #cleanair #cleanwater #Gurudongmar #snowclad #snowcladmountains (at Sikkim)